Paddle Boarding

I live near a lake in the summer time and I was thinking about getting a paddle board to go out on early in the mornings before work at day break. I was also thinking about getting some wake skis but since I don't have my own boat I can't use them whenever I like. Any paddle boarders out there wanna give me any advice. I have never done it before and I don't want to break the bank on a board. I've seen surf boards on sac for like 400 bucks but I cant find any good deals on a paddle board anywhere.

gotta say, i was the opposite. thought it was gonna be mad boring but it was pretty fun. like kayaking but you have a much difference viewpoint. plus IMO they carry a lot more speed/momentum than you'd think

you should probably get a canoe or a even a kayak as they are a lot more practical. but if your just going out for a casual paddle off your dock then i guess a paddle board would be fine, but if your going for any distance or want to carry gear, pick up a canoe